Mr Anthony Hurd - President
(Elected to Board - September 2004)

Tony is an experienced General Manager with extensive local and international experience in manufacturing, marketing and retailing ‘blue chip’ icon brands which include ACI, Nylex, Black & Decker and Wesfarmers. His current position is Global Sourcing Manager with Bunnings Group Limited. Tony is a local Bayside resident enjoying the challenge of rearing a young family with four children.

Ms Jennifer Douglas - 1st Vice President
(Elected to Board - November 2007)

Jennifer is the Director of Operations Strategy for Telstra. Prior to this role, Jennifer spent many years as a corporate lawyer. She also has significant experience in reviewing areas of law and policy requiring reform including through private research and as a consultant to the Queensland Law Reform Commission. Jennifer lives in Bayside with her husband and three young boys and is an active member of school and community groups.

Mr Len Gill - 2nd Vice President
(Elected to Board - June 2008)

Len is a professional engineer, with a career in management in the electricity and gas industries. He is currently Chairman of Babcock and Brown Power and has his own energy and management consultancy. Len is convenor of the Enterprises sub-board. Len lives in Bayside with his partner and children.

Mr David Edney - Secretary
(Elected to Board - November 2005)

David is a Partner at CE Family Lawyers, a legal firm specialising in family and de facto law. David is Chair of the Family Law Advisory Group of the Law Institute of Victoria. He works as an Independent Children’s Lawyer in the Family Court and Federal Magistrates’ Court. David is also a member of the FLAG which is a group of psychologists/ psychiatrists and counsellors who prepare family reports in the Family Court and Federal Magistrates’ Court. David lives and works in the Bayside community.

Mr Grant Douglas - Treasurer
(Elected to Board - October 2008)

Grant is Director Vic/Tas for Star Track Express. He spent time with ANZ as Acting Managing Director of Regional & Rural Banking and Head of Agribusiness. Prior to this, Grant was General Manager Quarries SA/NT in Boral's Construction Materials division. Grant holds an MBA from London Business School and a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) from Ballarat School of Mines.

Mr Joseph Cauchi
(Elected to Board - October 2006)

Joe is a social worker, having worked in Canada with the Children’s Aid Society, the statutory child welfare agency in Ontario. On his return to Australia he joined the Catholic Family Welfare Bureau's adoption program. In 1991 he was appointed regional Director of Counselling at the Family Court of Australia. Joe is currently Director of Sustainable Communities at the Shire of Mornington Peninsula. He is married to Gloria and they have three children.

Ms Karilyn Fazio
(Elected to Board - October 2008)

Karilyn Fazio is an Executive Coach, Facilitator and Keynote Speaker, running her own business and working for corporations such as PricewaterhouseCoopers and Nestle. She is completing her Masters in Organisational Coaching at The University of Sydney. Karilyn has served a term as a Board member at Family Life, including three years as President, from 2000-2007. She lives with her husband and three sons in Bayside.

Ms Philippa Godinho
(Elected to Board - October 2008)

Philippa’s association with Family Life began just over ten years ago when she sought help in safely exiting a violent relationship. She then took on public speaking roles to help accelerate discussions around family violence and changes that needed to be made in the law, and also in public perception of the issues. She is passionate about helping women and families to overcome negative relationships and looks forward to working towards this as a Board member. Currently Philippa is a National Account Manager for Fiskars Brands, a role which utilizes her marketing degree and strong sales background. Philippa has three children and lives with her partner in the City of Glen Eira.

Mr Brian Lowe

(Elected to Board - November 2009)

Brian is the Director of family owned and run building company, Lowe Construction. He was born in Chelsea and has lived most of his life in the Chelsea area. Brian and wife Liz have four grownup children and four young grandchildren. Brian has been involved with both the Chelsea and Aspendale Rotary Clubs for the past 25 years. In that time he has been Past President for both Clubs as well as being heavily involved with running of the Chelsea Art Show, Charity Golf Days and Fundraising BBQs. Lowe Construction is actively involved in work experience placement for students in local schools.

Ms Felicity O’Shannassy
(Elected to Board - December 2003)

Felicity is a consultant with SMS Management & Technology. She has experience across both the public and private sectors, particularly in the areas of strategic planning, change management, project and program management, strategic procurement, relationship and risk management, policy development and service delivery.

Mr Graeme Seamer
(Elected to Board - September 2004)

Graeme has a teaching background and was formerly a Senior Education Officer with the Southern Metropolitan Region of the Department of Education. He continues to work with schools and the Department as a consultant. Prior to joining the Board, Graeme was a member of the School Focused Youth Service Reference Group. Graeme is a resident of Glen Eira.

Mr Stephen Tickell
(Elected to Board - October 2006)

Stephen is a Licensed Estate Agent and Director of the Hocking Stuart Real Estate Franchise Group, having worked in the industry for over 20 years. He plays an active role in Bayside community life and has always been passionate about creating the best possible environment for youngsters in our community. Stephen lives with his wife Eileen and four children in Sandringham.